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Dr. John Vorhies, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vorhies, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. John Vorhies, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vorhies is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vorhies’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vorhies’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Vorhies speak?

    Dr. Vorhies and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vorhies treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vorhies diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vorhies. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Neuromuscular Scoliosis
    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Juvenile Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve
    • Scoliosis from nerve problems
    • Scoliosis from muscle problems
    • Secondary scoliosis
    • Teenage scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in teens
    • AIS
    • Thoracolumbar Juvenile Scoliosis
    • Child Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
    • M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
    • M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
    • M41115: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Musculoskeletal Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone and Muscle Check-up
    • Joint Health Screening
    • Orthopedic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
    • Birth Defects
    • Spinal birth defects
    • Congenital spine abnormalities
    • Vertebral malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spine Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Spinal Malformation
    • Spinal Birth Defect
    • Baby Back Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q675: Congenital deformity of spine

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    What procedures does Dr. Vorhies perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vorhies performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vorhies. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Application of Risser Cast or Brace
    • Risser Jacket Application
    • Spinal Cast
    • Scoliosis Brace Application
    • Body Cast for Spine

    CPT Codes:

    • 29010: Application of Risser jacket, localizer, body; only

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Vorhies accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vorhies accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vorhies accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Vorhies in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Bon Ton Department Stores

    • California Water Service Group

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vorhies' office located?

    Dr. John Vorhies' Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. John Vorhies' Practice 2

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    Dr. John Vorhies' Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    What is Dr. Vorhies's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vorhies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952692188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vorhies?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vorhies

    What is Dr. John Vorhies's specialty?

    Dr. Vorhies is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Vorhies to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Vorhies affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vorhies is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, MarinHealth Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is John Vorhies accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Vorhies is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Vorhies offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vorhies's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Vorhies?

    Please contact Dr. Vorhies's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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